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Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses optimism on encouraging numbers of tiger census
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed optimism on the encouraging numbers of tiger census.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“The numbers of the tiger census are encouraging. Congratulations to all stakeholders and environment lovers. This trend also places an added responsibility of doing even more to protect the tiger as well as other animals. This is what our culture teaches us too.”
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education organizes the ‘Dhara’ on Sangeet and Natya Parampara
Highlights:
- The aim of the event was to create a Vision Document 2047 to revitalise and popularise our performing art traditions and effectively address the challenges that this ecosystem faces.
Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education organized the Dhara on Sangeet and Natya Parampara on 5th-6th January, 2023 at SASTRA  in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in collaboration with Brhat, Prachyam and Sangam Talks.
Dhara is a series of conferences under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to create awareness, preserve and promote multiple domains of Indian Knowledge Systems.
The aim of the event was to create a Vision Document 2047 to revitalise and popularise our performing art traditions and effectively address the challenges that this ecosystem faces.
This Dhara event was inaugurated in the presence of dignitaries such as Chief Guest Dr Padma Subrahmanyam , Prof Ganti S Murthy , Dr R.Chandramouli , Shri Srinivasan Iyer from the Ministry of Culture and Vote of Thanks by Prof. Anuradha Choudry .
The keynote address was delivered by Dr Padma Subrahmanyam who succinctly laid out the glory of India's rich intangible heritage, the concerns we face and the roadmap ahead for our performing arts. She emphasised that Indian arts are a path to realising the divine immanent in us. She spoke of how the youth of the nation need to develop pride in a culture that has remained unbroken and blossomed into artists who revere our art forms.
The consecutive panel discussions over the next two days saw eminent practitioners, researchers, innovators and educators from across the nation represent Carnatic, Hindustani and Loka  Paramparas in sangeet and Nritya.
The participants and students also witnessed mesmerising performances such as the Jugalbandi led by Shri Kannan Balakrishnan and team, Sunaad led by Smt Tara Kini and team representing sangeet Parampara, a Manipuri dance presentation by Shri Thokchom Tolen Meitei representing Natya parampara and a musical performance in Loka Parampara led by Dr Revati Sakalkar.
Towards the end the students and speakers of the conference had multiple action points to work out for the upcoming years and become heralders of a bright future for India's age-old performing arts. These will be presented as a formal White Paper titled: Dhara - Vision 2047 for sangeet and Natya Parampara".
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers freedom fighter V. O. Chidambaram Pillai on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered freedom fighter V. O. Chidambaram Pillai on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Remembering the visionary V. O. Chidambaram Pillai on his Jayanti. He made pioneering contributions to our freedom movement. He also envisioned a self-reliant India and made key efforts towards it, especially in the ports and shipping sectors. We are deeply inspired by him."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India crosses the Landmark of 10 crore Total Tests
Last 1 crore tests conducted in 9 days
Nearly 14.5 lakh COVID tests conducted in the last 24 hrs
India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests since Jan 2020. It has crossed the landmark of 10 crore  total tests today.
In an another achievement, 14,42,722 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours.
The country’s testing capacities have multiplied manifold with nearly 2000 labs across the country and with collaborative efforts of the Centre and State/UT governments. More than 15 lakh samples can be tested every day.
Progressive countrywide expansion in testing infrastructure has played a crucial role in the steep rise of testing numbers. With 1989 testing labs in the country including 1122 Government laboratories and 867 Private laboratories, the daily testing capacity has got a substantial boost.
High level of comprehensive testing on a sustained basis has also resulted in bringing down the national positivity rate. This indicates that the rate of spread of infection is being effectively contained. The cumulative rate continues to decline as total tests cross 10 crore. The national positivity rate is 7.75% today.
This is a result of successful TEST, TRACK, TRACE, TREAT and TECHNOLOGY strategy of the Central government effectively followed by States/UTs.
Higher testing across wide regions has resulted in early identification of positive cases, prompt tracking through efficient surveillance and tracing, and timely & effective treatment in homes/facilities and in hospitals for the severe cases. These measures in tandem eventually lead to lower mortality rate.
The last 1 crore tests were conducted in 9 days.
15 States and UTs are exhibiting higher Positivity Rate compared to the national figure, indicting the need for higher levels of comprehensive testing in these regions.
Ministry of Power
NTPC ties up additional coal from Talabira Coal mines of NLC in Odisha
In its effort to strengthen fuel security, NTPC commenced coal offtake from Talabira Mines of NLC in Odisha. As per the agreement, NTPC shall offtake of coal from Talabira mines to Lara and Darlipalli. Besides this, NTPC is also ramping up coal production from its captive mines.
The present installed capacity of NTPC Group is 66,900 MW  comprising of 47 NTPC stations  and 26 joint venture stations .
UPSC
Prof.  Pradeep Kumar Joshi takes oath as Chairman, UPSC
Prof.  Pradeep Kumar Joshi, presently Member, Union Public Service Commission, took the oath of office and secrecy as Chairman, Union Public Service Commission  today. The oath was administered by Shri Arvind Saxena, outgoing Chairman of the Commission.
Prof. Joshi joined the Commission as Member on 12/05/2015. Prior to joining the Commission, he held the post of Chairman, Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission and Chairman, Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. He also served as Director, National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration . In his illustrious academic career, Prof. Joshi taught more than 28 years at post-graduation level and held many important positions in various policy making, academic and administrative bodies.
A specialist in the field of Financial Management, Prof. Joshi has published and presented research papers in several national and international conferences and seminars.
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Department of Space
Chandrayaan-II Mission
Indian Space Research Organisation  is planning to deploy a rover on the lunar surface through Chandrayaan-2 mission. The instruments on Rover will conduct in-situ analysis of elements such as Na, Mg, Al, Si, etc; in the vicinity of landing site. Mining and extracting Helium-3 deposits is not planned. Total approved cost of the Chandrayaan-2 Mission is Rs.603.00 crores.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Election Commission
Maharashtra registers 57% voting in 4th and final phase of Loksabha poll
Mumbai- 29 April 2019
In Maharashtra the voting for 4th and final phase for LokSabha was held peacefully. The voting for all constituencies was over in Maharashtra. In the last phase in 17 LokSabha constituencies average 57% voting was registered and the overall voting percentage in state was 60=68%.
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Phase
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No. of PCs
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Total Electors
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Total Voters
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%Voters 2019
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% Voters 2014
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I
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07
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1,30,35,335
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82,17,609
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63.04
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63.85
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II
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10
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1,85,46,472
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|
1,16,61,830
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62.88
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62.43
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|
III
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14
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2,57,89,945
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1,60,81,856
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62.36
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62.88
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IV
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17
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3,11,93,795
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1,77,79,909
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57.00
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55.59
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Total
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48
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8,85,65,547
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5,37,41,204
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60.68
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60.32
In Maharashtra out of 8,85,64,098 voters 5,37,41,204 vote. The average is 60.68%
- In urban areas voters including celebrities enthusiastically exercise their voting right
- The voting percentage was good in cities
- In Maharashtra Thane Loksabha constituency was the largest and Mumbai South-Central was the smallest in terms of number of voters.
- In Gadchiroli-Chimur the largest i.e. 71.98% voter turnout was registered and in Kalyan the voters turnout was lowest i.e. 44.27%
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Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurates Phase–III of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to further enhance connectivity of villages with hospitals, schools and agricultural markets
The Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Panchayati Raj, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched Phase III of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana  on the side lines of the National Workshop on PMGSY organised by the Ministry of Rural Development in New Delhi. The Phase-III of PMGSY aims at consolidation of 1,25,000 Kms Through Routes and Major Rural Links that connect habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets , Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals with an estimated cost of Rs. 80,250 crores  for the period 2019-20 to 2024-25. The funding pattern for the PMGSY-III will be 60:40 between Centre and the States for States other than NE & Himalayan States and 90:10 for NE and Himalayan States as applicable for Central sponsored schemes.
Addressing the gathering at the inaugural session, Shri Tomar said that PMGSY is an important program for the nation. He said that there was a time when people could not imagine that villages will get quality roads as it was a difficult task. The Minister hailed the vision of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said that he was determined to complete this difficult task and it was thanks to his vision and efforts that today more than 6 Lakh Kms of Roads have been constructed across rural India. The Minister highlighted the importance of roads in bringing about all round positive development and empowering the villages.
Shri Tomar emphasised that States must ensure that maintenance of roads is done on a regular basis to ensure that quality of roads remain good. He further said that now with the launch of Phase III of PMGSY, States must begin preparing and ensure effective implementation of the scheme. Shri Tomar expressed happiness that as on 16 December 2019, a total of 1,53,491 rural road works have been completed under the PMGSY Scheme connecting 97.27% of the eligible and feasible habitations and adding up a road length of 6,07,900 Kms across the country. Out of the above, a road length of 36,063 Kms has been constructed using green technologies, a major portion of which includes Waste plastic and cold mix technology.
The National Workshop organised by the NRIDA was attended by representatives from various States, Technical Institutions and Specialists who made presentations on various important topics and participated in panel discussions. Some of the important issues that were discussed during the Workshop include Maintenance of Rural Roads, Quality of Rural Roads, Contract Management, Planning of Rural Roads for increased traffic, Road Safety Issues, Use of new technologies especially plastic waste for construction of Rural Roads and Challenges in construction of roads and hilly areas and their solutions.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Gadkari asks Event and Entertainment Management Industry and The Small Financing Enterprises to Remain Positive and Explore Tapping The Present Situation
Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari today held meetings via video conferencing with the representatives of Events and Entertainment Management Association and members of Finance Industry Development Council on impact of COVID-19 on their sectors.
During this interaction, the representatives expressed concerns regarding various challenges being faced by MSMEs amid COVID-19 pandemic along with few suggestions and requested support from the government to keep the sector afloat.
Shri Gadkari emphasized that this sector is doing an excellent work and that their talent and vision is widely recognized. As we are fighting war against CORONA, he asked the members of the event and entertainment sector to register themselves as MSMEs to benefit from the schemes in this regard.
There is a huge potential in India for enterprises in the sector. India is rebuilding Pragati Maidan as international exposition Centre. Government is prepared to provide maximum possible support to the industries at all levels. He asked them to submit a detailed representation which he can take up with other Ministries/Departments.
Shri Gadkari also urged the industry to have a positive attitude during this time to tide over this crisis.
The Minister recalled that Government of Japan has offered special package to its industries for taking out Japanese investments from China and move elsewhere. He opined that it is an opportunity for India which should be grabbed.
Some of the major issues highlighted and the suggestions given include introducing a category for event and management to register as MSME, need of dedicated officers at state/district level for MSMEs, assistance to small financing units in sourcing funds, doing away credit rating requirement for smaller financing units to avail guarantees offered under the relevant scheme, etc.
Shri Gadkari responded to the questions from representatives and assured all possible help. He informed that he would examine their representation for consideration relating to his Ministry and also take up with other related departments/ Governments.
He emphasized that industry should take a positive approach and tap the opportunities that will be created when the COVID-19 crisis gets over.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of Government Stocks
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  “6.84 per cent Government Stock, 2022” for a notified amount of ` 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  “7.17 per cent Government Stock, 2028” for a notified amount of ` 4,000 crore  through price based auction,  “7.40 per cent Government Stock, 2035” for a notified amount of ` 2,000 crore  through price based auction, and  “7.72 per cent Government Stock, 2055” for a notified amount of ` 3,000 crore  through price based auction. Subject to the limit of ` 12,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ` 1,000 crore against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on May 11, 2018 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on May 11, 2018. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon.
The result of the auctions will be announced on May 11, 2018  and payment by successful bidders will be on May 14, 2018 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
217.96 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
13,87,533 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 40,979
Active cases stand at 0.09%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.72%
4,972 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,40,09,525
3,615 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
89.44 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,23,293 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 24.65 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 1.19 crore doses still available with States/UTs to be administered
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In addition, the Govt. of India has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the States/UTs. Vaccination is an integral pillar of the comprehensive strategy of Government of India for containment and management of the pandemic, along with Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour.
Implementation of the Liberalized and Accelerated Phase-3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1st May 2021.
Under the Strategy, in every month 50% of the total Central Drugs Laboratory  cleared vaccine doses of any manufacturer would be procured by Govt. of India. It would continue to make these doses available to the State Govts totally free of cost as was being done earlier.
More than 24 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through Government of India  and through direct state procurement category.
Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 23,47,43,489 doses .
More than 1.19 crore  COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Coal
Coal India Ltd  to set up 1190 MW Solar Power Project in Rajasthan
MoU signed in presence of Coal Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi & CM Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot
As part of its diversification programme for clean coal energy, Coal India Limited  signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited , for developing a solar power project of 1190 MW today in Jaipur in presence of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs and Shri Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister, Rajasthan. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Joshi said that India have sufficient coal reserve to last for up to 50 years. Emphasis now is to produce clean coal and steps are being taken in this direction. He said eight million tonne stocks are available at present and the state government must go for innovative solutions to ease out transport bottlenecks. Shri Joshi said that for transportation of coal now rail cum sea route is preferred so that the transportation time is reduced. The Minister said that steps are being taken to resolve the energy issues of all the states and the Prime Minister’s vision for New India will be realised when energy needs of all states get fulfilled and they get developed.
The proposed project, for which the MoU was inked by Shri Pramod Agrawal, Chairman, CIL and Shri Rajesh Kumar Sharma, CMD, RRVUN, will come up in Rajasthan’s upcoming solar park cleared under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Ultra Mega Renewable Energy Power Parks. It would boost CIL’s pursuit of solar power generation as part of its diversification programme for clean coal energy. The project would begin in a phased manner and is expected to be an employment generator in the state apart from providing cleaner power.
Shri Bhanwar Singh Bhati, Minister of State for Power , Govt. of Rajasthan, Dr A K Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India and Smt. Usha Sharma, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Rajasthan were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Government Extends CLSS for MIG scheme till 31st march, 2020
About 1 Lakh Beneficiaries take Benefit of Scheme so far
The Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme  for MIG Scheme has been extended by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs by another 12 months i.e..till 31.03.2020. Announcing this at a Press Conference, Shri Hardeep S Puri, Minister of State  has informed that “the growth and performance of CLSS for MIG scheme has been very good and we are on course to having about One lakh beneficiaries by the end of this year”.
The commencement of a new Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for the Middle Income Group , to meet the aspirations of young professionals and entrepreneurs of Middle Class Segment, was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister in his address to the nation on 31.12.2016. CLSS for MIG scheme, launched originally for 12 months till 31.12.2017, covered Beneficiaries of MIG seeking housing loans for acquisition/ construction of houses  from Banks, Housing Finance Companies and other such notified institutions. The proposal for extension of the Scheme was considered based on the inputs from various stakeholders in the month of October, 2017 and was accorded approval for extension by 15 months i.e. upto 31.03.2019.
The Dwelling unit carpet area was initially revised to ‘upto 120 Sq.m’ and upto ‘150 Sq.m’ for MIG I and MIG II respectively in November, 2017 and further enhanced to ‘upto 160 Sq.m’ and ‘upto 200 Sq.m’ for MIG I and MIG II respectively in June, 2018.
CLSS as a scheme has been performing tremendously well & as on 30.12.2018 the numbers are very encouraging:
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Category
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No. of Beneficiaries
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Subsidy Released in Rs. Cr
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EWS/LIG
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2,46,706
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5,583.19
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MIG
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93,007
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1,960.45
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Total
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3,39,713
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7,543.64
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares 8 Saal: Seva, Sushasan and Gareeb Kalyan- ‘8 Years of Seva -India’s Vikas Yatra, across multiple domains’
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared the key highlights of 8 years of Seva, Sushasan and Gareeb Kalyan on narendramodi.in and Namo App.
The Prime Minister also shared a thread from MyGov encapsulating major initiatives and achievement of the last 8 years.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said:
“The last 8 years have been about fulfilling peoples aspirations. We are committed to fulfilling our pursuit of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan. Vikas Yatra section on the NaMo App takes you through this development journey. #8YearsOfSeva
There’s an unmissable section on the NaMo App which showcases #8YearsOfSeva through innovative ways including a quiz, word search, guess the image section and more. I’d urge you all, especially my young friends to have a look.
https://8years.narendramodi.in”
“पिछले 8 वर्ष जन आकांक्षाओं को पूरा करने के रहे हैं। इस दौरान हमारा संकल्प रहा है- सेवा, सुशासन और गरीब कल्याण। NaMo App के ‘विकास यात्रा’ सेक्शन से आप प्रगति की इस पूरी यात्रा का अनुभव करेंगे।
#8YearsOfSeva
NaMo App पर #8YearsOfSeva से जुड़ा एक दिलचस्प सेक्शन है। इसमें आप Quiz, Word Search, Guess the Image Section जैसे कई इनोवेटिव तरीके से देश की विकास यात्रा से जुड़ सकते हैं। मेरा आप सभी से, विशेषकर अपने युवा साथियों से अनुरोध है कि वे इसे एक बार जरूर देखें।“
"We have been working with the principles of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan. Here is a thread that encapsulates some of the major initiatives and achievements over the past 8 years. #8YearsOfSeva"
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